CREDENTIALS AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
EDUCATION
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Master In Architecture
2004-2009
Parsons School of Design
Associate of Applied Science, Interior Design
2002-2004
Cornell University
Bachelor of Sciences, Human Development
1995-1999
CERTIFICATIONS
Washtenaw County Water Resources · Winter 2025
Training in rain garden design, installation, and stewardship
MSU Extension · Winter 2025
A 10-week MSU Extension course covering the science of horticulture and Michigan growing conditions, and the first step in the MSU Master Gardener program.
AFFILIATIONS
Member attending chapter meetings, lectures, and native plant events
Registered property on the national native habitat biodiversity map
CONTINUING EDUCATION AND LECTURES
Growing the Natural Garden
Benjamin Vogt · February 2026
Natural Gardening with City Codes and HOAs
Homegrown National Park with Benjamin Vogt · October 2025
At Home With Nature: Beauty, Ecology and Experience
NDAL with Larry Weaner · October 2024
Matrix Landscape Design
Wild Ones with Benjamin Vogt · October 2024
Growing a Natural Garden Design Business
Benjamin Vogt, Ben O’Brien, Ben Futa and Lindsey Spaulding · October 2024
Winter Maintenance & Ecology of Native Pollinator Plantings
The Bee Urban Growers Project with Stefanie Steele, Jen Roedel, Karma Thomas · October 2024
Homegrown National Park
Detroit Zoological Society with Doug Tallamy · June 2023
Michigan Vernal Pool Patrol Training
MSU Extension Michigan Natural Features Inventory · Spring 2023
For Sara’s full professional background in architecture, construction management, and design, visit her LinkedIn profile
